Nov. I, 1902,] 
FOREST AND STREAM. 
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L by more than ten per cent., such excess of L.W.L. shall 
be added to her rating. 
Limit of Drafts 
The limit of draft for all vessels shall be tSft. 
Should the extreme draft of any yacht in racing tr.m 
exceed the limit of draft specified for her rating, such 
excess of draft shall be multiplied by five, and be ailded 
to her rating. 
Limit of Sail Area. 
Should the square root of the sail area of any yacht 
exceed her measurement of L by the foregoing formula 
more than thirty-five per cent, any such exc^s shall be 
added to her measurement. 
All measurements specified may be certified to by the 
designer, in a certificate to be filed w^th the measurer of 
the club, but such certificate must be accompanied with 
drawings, showing the measurements taken and the true 
line of flotation of the vessel when measured in racing 
trim, which line of flotation must be verified by the meas- 
urer, before any certificate of measurement shall' be ac- 
cepted by the secretary. 
If from any peculiarity in the build of a yacht, or other 
cause, the measurer shall be of opinion that the rule will 
rot rate the yacht fairly, or that in any respect she does 
not comply with the requirements of these rules, he shall 
report the circumstances to the Regatta Committee, who, 
with the measurer, after due inquiry, shall award such 
a certificate of rating as they may consider equitable, and 
the measurement shall be .deemed incomplete until this 
has been done. 
In connection with the proposed rule, the committee 
recommends the following classification: 
Classification* 
SCHOONERS. 
Class A. Over looft., rating measurement. 
Class B. Not over lOoft. and over 80ft., rating measure- 
ment. 
Class C. Not over Soft, and over 64ft., rating measure- 
ment. 
Class D. Not over 64ft. and over 51ft., rating measure- 
ment. 
Class E. Not over 51ft., rating measurement, 
SLOOPS. 
Class F. Over lOoft.. rating measurement. 
Class G. Not over looft. and over Soft., rating measure- 
ment. 
Class H. Not over Soft, and over 64ft., rating mea.sure- 
ment. 
Class I. Not over 64ft. and over 51ft.. rating measure- 
ment. 
Class J. Not over 51ft. and over 40ft., rating measure- 
ment. 
Class K. Not over 40ft., rating measurement. 
In connection with the proposed rule and classification, 
the committee further recommends that the formula for 
time allowance shall read 
/ S.win 8,600 \ 
Time = .8 ( - ^— ) ; 
3,600 representing the number of seconds in an hour, 1 
the rating measurement of the small yacht, and L the 
rating measurement of the large one. 
It was considered desirable by many that the full 
theoretical value of time allowance (one hundred per 
cent.) be allowed, but the committee, wishing to be con- 
.scrvativc, recommends that the tables now in use be raised 
from sixty to eighty per cent., as in the above formula, 
and that all vessels shall receive time allowance accord- 
ing to their rating in all races, except when otherwise 
specially provided. 
The committee believes that the present conditions un- 
<ler which the larger boat has the advantage in her class 
should not obtain to such an extent as it has heretofore, • 
and that those wishing to build should have greater lati- 
tude in the choice of size within the limitations of their 
respective classes, so that a smaller boat may be nearer 
equality Avith the vessel of the highest rating in her 
class. 
In order that the members of the club may be familiar 
with the workings of the proposed rule and how it may 
affect existing boats, tables from figures furnished by 
several prominent American designers, giving the meas- 
urements of numerous boats, both under the old rule and 
the new, have been made and are annexed to -his report. 
In the opinion of the committee, the adoption by the 
club of the above recommendations will greatly increase 
the interest in yachting, promote the building of a better 
type of vessel, and place racing on a firmer and more 
equitable basis. The committee therefore consider it ad- 
visable that the club should adopt these recommendations 
for a period of five years. 
Coftespondence. 
Editor Forest and Stream: 
The troubles of the Y. R. A. of Massachusetts are to 
be deplored, although a perfectly natural consequence of 
their short-sightedness. Your correspondent says, ''It 
has developed that the wide, flat-floored centerboard 
boat, or even a wide keel boat with immense overhangs, 
has a distinct advantage over narrower 'boats with more 
displacement and less sail area." And he says that Mr. 
AdaiTis suggested a reduction of sail area and an increase 
of ballast (I suppose displacement is really meant). 
These suggestions are the key to the solution if one im- 
portant factor is not overlooked and that is that the flat 
floor and "immense overhang" gives a long, narrow body 
to sail on when heeled, it is therefore futile to reduce sail 
and add ballast alone. An absolute limit must be put 
on the inclined length to accomplish anything, and it 
must be done directly and not by any midship section 
Hmitation for the reason that such a limitation, if it gives 
any liberty of form, can easily be evaded. 
In the restricted classes fix a minimum for displace- 
ment, a maximum for sail area, draft and inclined load 
waterline length, and the percentage of ballast to dis- 
placement, and the result will be a type of yacht as fast 
and as seaworthy as can be obtained where these two 
antagonistic conditions are set up. 
Geo, Hill. 
New Yoek, Oct. 22. 
The Barnegat Sneak Box* 
Editor Forest and Stream: 
A great deal has been said about the sneak box, but the 
more we see of them the more we find can be said of 
them. These boats have been known in these waters for 
upward of fifty years. As near as we can learn, Sammy 
Pcrrine was the originator and was for many years the 
leading one to build boats of that class. Each year saw a 
marked improvement, until to-day there are few if any 
boats in out American waters that can excel them for 
ccmfort, safety and .speed. When properly handled there 
is nothing that can compare with them in heavy weather, 
as they are nearly all decked over, making them able to 
stand the sea without danger of filling. They are gen- 
erally of greater breadth of beam than any other boat of 
the .same' length, thus enabling them to carry a greater 
spread of canvas. When first originated they were very 
different from the sneak box of to-day. They were alike 
on top and bottom, the only difference being a hole cut in 
one side, which was called the top. Then they were 
used chiefly for gunning, and derived their name from 
being adapted for sneaking up on a flock of ducks. They 
were used very little for sailing then, as they were very 
hkel}'^ to take a header and not come up, the box bein^ 
much lower than any other part of the boat. To-day we 
have them exclusively for speed, they being 18 to 20 feet 
long, with an enormous spread of sail. Our bay here 
during the summer is the scene of some hotly contested 
races between this class of boats, having almost entirely 
taken the place of yacht racing, as all interest seems cen- 
tered on this one style of craft. We have seen some very 
handsome boats turned out of the yard of A. F. Kil- 
patrick, who is the leading builder of these boats at the 
present day. His boats may be found in all parts of the 
United States, he having sent one to California last win- 
ter. In our travels in different -watering places we have 
failed to find any boat that would compare with this class 
for an all-round work or pleasure craft. They are very 
c£)mmodious and draw very little water, enabling them to 
go over shoals and flat places where other boats of "same 
proport'ons would be compelled to go many miles^ often- 
times to follow the channel. For a one-man boat a sneak 
box of about 14 feet is most suitable, as in light weather 
one can row very nicely, and should the wind breeze up 
quite fresh, they are capable of weathering it with the 
boats of much larger class. Our experience with different 
style boats has proved beyond a doubt that for a man of 
limited means they are the largest, cheapest and handiest 
boat one can find anywhere on our Atlantic coast. 
For guning for ducks in winter, they are without an 
equal, as they are very light (not being over 12 feet long 
for gunning purposes), one can easily haul them out on 
the meadows and make a good hide, while at the same 
time they are covered over so one has protection from 
the winds. Sportsmen from all parts of the country say 
they are far ahead of anything they ever saw for comfort 
in cold weather while lying out watching for ducks. 
Many of our readers already know much about these 
boats, having been around Barnegat Bay, where they are 
the leading style, and we have often heard them say that 
for comfort and an all-round handy boat, there is none to 
e.xcel the famous Barnegat sneak box. 
R. G. Collins. 
Barnegat, N. J. 
Manchestet y* C. Challenge Accepted fcy the 
Royal St* Lawrence Y. G. 
A special meeting of the Royal St. Lawrence Y. C. 
was held in Montreal on Monday, Oct. 20, to select 
the club whose challenge should be accepted for the 
Seawanhaka Cup. The executive committee of the club 
favored the acceptance of the challenge of the White Bear 
Y. C, of Minneapolis, but it was finally decided to ac- 
cept the Manchester Y. C.'s challenge, and it was car- 
ried by a vote of 19 to 17. 
The Manchester Y. C. will pursue a different policy 
than did the Bridgeport Y. C. last summer. Outside 
clubs will not be asked to participate in trial races, but 
there will be one or more boats built for and owned 
and sailed by Manchester Y. C. members. This is a 
good idea and will make the matter purely a Manchester 
Y. C. affair. This will avoid any of the unpleasantness 
that existed this year. 
Mr. W. Starling Burgess has received an order for a 
boat. She is sure to be well handled for she is to be 
sailed by Mr. Reginald Boardman. Mr. A. Henry Hig- 
ginson will look after the light sails and Mr. Frank 
Burgess will take care of main sheet. All these men 
sailed on Outlook this year, and are rated among the 
cleverest amateurs in the East. 
It would not be surprising if Mr. Frank Crownin- 
shield had a trial boat built. Several other boats are 
talked of, but the Burgess boat is the only one that has 
actually been ordered. 
A New Book on Yachting-, 
"Yachting" is the title of a new book recently written 
by Julius Gabe. an English author on the sport. The 
book is made up of a iiumber of historical sketches of 
yachting incidents and of clubs. The author has gathered 
together considerable matter of historical value, and he 
has traced the sport back to the day of the Romans. 
Interesting and valuable histories of all the principal 
British clubs are g'ven, and the writer also gives an out- 
line of the development of the New York Y. C, and 
devotes a chapter ~to the races for the America's Cup. Mr. 
Gabe, like many English writers on yachting, exploits the 
pet British theory that had it not been for the unfair 
conditions in the Deed of Gift that made it impossible 
for the challenging yacht to sail on even terins with the 
defending yacht that the America's Cup would be in Eng- 
land to-day. • '■ 
Yacht racing in British' waters of recent years is well 
covered, and there is m.uch data given, such as the 
courses, names and owners of compel ng yachts, etc. Two 
chapters are devoted to the French and German clubs. 
The book. Avhich is dedicated to Sir Thomas Lipton, is 
well bound in blue cloth and contains 266 pages of matter 
and some forty full-page plates of prominent English 
yachts, both sail and steam. The book, is really well got- 
ten up, and is most readable, 
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Ossioiag Gttn Club. 
OssiNiNG, N. Y., Oct. 27. — The following scores were made at tlie 
rifle gallery of the Ossiiiing Gun Club; distance, 50ft.; target, %in. 
2.5-ring, ].0-shot scores: T. Willi, Sr., 193; VVm. H. Coleman 230; 
Amos Bedell 231. 233; C. G. Blandford 242, 241; E, F. Ball 240; 
T)r. E. B Sherwood 234; T. F. Graham 230, 210; Thos. O'Connell 
2.30; Geo. Tompkins 223, 239; H. T. Ludwig 210; G. H. Davis 22S; 
Wm. Green 189, 211; H. Tonolla 220; C. H. Sidman 236, 230; F. 
Tompkins 230; L. C. Kenvon 2.30; B. Ganun 230; E. H. Sherwood 
229; Miss Frances Gibson'216, 215; Mrs. E. F. Ball 224, 227; Miss 
Adelaide Willi 80. 
In the re-entry prize contests the following are high: 
Members: First, D. Brandreth, 233; Amos Bedell, 233; second, 
W. II. Coleman, 230; third, ]")r. E. B. Sherwood, 229. 
Non-Members: First, Geo. N. Tompkins, 239; second,. C. H. Sid- 
man, 236; third, J. F. Graham, Thos. O'Connell, F. Tompkins, 
L. C. Kenyon and B. Gantui, each 230. 
Ladies: Fn-st, Mrs. E. F. Ball, 2.36; second. Miss Frjinces 
Gibson, 216. 
Cadets: First, E. IT. Sherwood, 229. 
E. F. Bat.1., Compiler of Scores. 
The following, taken from the daily press, recounts the results 
of a trial of bullet-proof cloth as follows: "The so-called bullet- 
proof vest invented and woven by Rev. Casimir Zeglen, a Polish 
Catholic priest of .St. Stanislaw's Church, Chicago, was penetrated 
by several bullets from a .38cal. military revolver at a public ex- 
hibition at Brooklyn recently. The cloth withstood bullets from 
all other weapons, including the various calibers from .22 to .44. 
The velocity of the .38cal. bullet was 825ft. a second, while that 
of the other bullets ranged from 725 to 775. Father Zeglen, who 
was detained by the manufacture ol twenty vests for some of the 
coal mine operators, telegraphed that he would wear the vest and 
give a public exhibition in New York city in about three weeks." 
Under the circumstances, it would be the part of prudence if 
Father Zeglen permitted some one, other than himself, to wear the 
vest when it is shot at. 
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Fixtures* 
Oct. 29-30.— Raleigh, N. C— Two days' shoot of the Raleigh Gun 
Club; $100 added each day, R. T. (iowan, Sec'y. 
Oct. ,30-31— Dal ton, O.— Annual fall tournament of the Dalton 
Gun Club. Ernest F. Scott, Captain. 
Oct. 30. — Augusta, 111. — Second target tournament of the Augusta 
Gun Club. Frank Bacon, Sec'y. 
Oct. 30-31. — Dalton, O, — Target tournament of the Dalton Gun 
Club. 
Oct. 30-31. — Tlillsboro, III. — Target tournament of the Hillsboro 
Gun Club. 
Oct. 31. — Ceres, Pa. — First annual tournament of the Ceres Gun 
Club. Targets and live birds. L. B. Learne, Sec'y, Ceres, N. Y. 
Nov. 27. — Ossining, N. Y.. — Inter-county seven-man team shoot 
and 100 target event for cup emblematic of championship of West- 
chester county. 
Chicago, 111. — Garfield Gun Club's target shoot, every Saturday 
afternoon. Grounds, West Monroe street and Fifty-second avenue. 
Dr. J. W. Meek, Sec'y. 
Fourth Tuesday of each month, Hell Gate Gun Club's shoot at 
Outwater's Riverside grounds, Patcrson Plank Road, Carlstadt, 
N. J. 
Second Friday of each month (January and July excepted), shoot 
of Hell Gate Annex, at Dexter Park, Brooklyn. 
Saturdays, Brooklyn Gun Club's shoot, Enfield street, near 
Liberty avenue, Brooklyn. Visitors welcome. 
Saturdays, Newark, N. J., South Side Gun Club's shoots, South 
Broad street, near Lehigh Valley coal depot. 
Saturdays, Outwater's grounds, Carlstadt, N. J., live bird han- 
dicaps. 
interstate Park, Queens, L. I. — Two miles beyond Jamaica, on 
L. I. R. R. Trains direct to grounds. Completely appointed 
shooting grounds always ready for matches, club shoots or private 
practice. 
DRIVERS AND TWISTERS. 
Club secretaries are invited to send their scores for 
publication in these cobimns, also any news notes they 
may care to have published. Mail all such matter to 
Forest and Stream Publishing Company, 346 Broadway, 
New York. Forest and Stream goes to press on Tues- 
day OF EACH week. 
Mr. C. Palmer, Mornington Plouse, Farrar Road, Bangor, North 
Wales, England, writes us in pleasant vein as follows: "It gives 
me much pleasure to receive the Forest and Stream weekly, and 
to follow the doihgs of the various shooters who formed the 
American bird or target team which competed with such success 
in the match last year between England and America, and beside 
winning the match, won the esteem of the English side, of which 
I was one. The very best feeling prevailed throughout the con- 
test, and we on this side voted the American team to be one and 
all true sportsmen and a jolly good lot of fellows. I only wish it 
were possible for us to accept the kind invitation to come across 
the herring pond, knowing full well the kindly welcome and fair 
play we should receive." 
The programme of the Ceres Gun Club's first annual tournament, 
to be held at Ceres, Pa., Oct. 31, provides both target and live 
bird competition. Target handicaps, 14 to 20yds. ; live-bird han- 
dicaps, 26 to 32yds. Competition open to all. There are twelve 
target events, 10, 15, 20 and 25 targets, entrance based, on 10 cents 
per target. There are two events at live birds. First and second 
high averages, $5 and .$3. Lowest average, $2. Rose system, ratios 
8, 5, 3 and 2 will prevail. Shooting commences at 9 o'clock. 
Handicap committee: Messrs. J. C. Crandall, Randolph, N. Y. ; 
H. L. Zimmerman, Bolivar, N. Y., and F. F. Mason, Olean, N. Y. 
For fvu-ther information address the secretary, A. B. Learne Ceres, 
N. y. 
The Newton, N. J., Gun Club have passed a set of resolutions 
thanking Mrs. F. E. Butler (Annie Oakley) for the trophy, a silver 
cup, presented by her to that club. Two of the resolutions are as 
follows: "Resolved, That every member of said club do resolve to 
attempt to reach the ritiblime heights of perfection facing the 
traps as they feel they have achieved when telling about it; and 
be it further resolved, as a mark of oiu- respect and esteem for 
the donor of said gift, that she be, and hereby is, elected as an 
honorary member of the Newton Gun Club." 
Mr. T. W. Morfey, the eminent trapshooter, moved from Queens, 
L. I., to Dover, N. J., on Monday of this week. The latter place 
is much more convenient for him to reach in his journeyings to 
and fro in the territory which he covers as a trade representative. 
He will also engage m the breeding of high-class cattle, fancy 
fowls and modern agriculture. 
On the grounds of the Keystone Shooting League, Philadelphia, 
Monday of this week, Mr. Fred Coleman, of Higgins, Pa., defeated 
Mr. Harry S. Coldron, of Reading, Pa., by a score of 99 to 96. 
The conditions were 30yds. rise, .$2.50 a side, loser to pay for the 
birds, all of which, with the resulting scores, made it a match of 
the first class. 
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The University of Pennsylvania trapshooters are preparing, by 
diligent practice, for their intercollegiate contest with Harvard and 
Cambridge, on Nov. 8, as a matter of interest contingent to the 
football game. 
